Medium-format film photograph of Port Hercules in Monte Carlo bathed in soft morning Mediterranean sunlight, classic luxury yachts moored beside ochre stone quays and cliffside pastel villas
Medium-format film photograph of Port Hercules in Monte Carlo bathed in soft morning Mediterranean sunlight, classic luxury yachts moored beside ochre stone quays and cliffside pastel villas
Mediterranean Archive

Monte Carlo Portfolio

A photographic study along the sunlit terraces, classic belle époque façades, and quiet maritime harbors of Monaco, recorded on archival medium-format film.

Close-up of photographer's hands reviewing 120mm color negative strips of Monte Carlo harbor with an optical loupe over a glowing studio light table
Close-up of photographer's hands reviewing 120mm color negative strips of Monte Carlo harbor with an optical loupe over a glowing studio light table
Craft & Medium

Observed on Silver Halide

Paul Vella’s Monaco suite looks past modern speed to document enduring Riviera geometry. Captured on manual medium-format cameras, each exposure balances bright coastal glare against the rich dynamic latitude of analog negative stock.

Individual negatives are drum-scanned and hand-printed on museum-grade cotton rag paper, securing deep maritime blues and sun-baked limestone with archival longevity.